Hotel FINCA TOMAREN (San Bartolomé, Spain)

There are only a few accommodation suites here so, even when they are all occupied, there's still plenty of space round the pool. This pool area is really very attractive and the pool itself is great. The suites  vary in size but come fully equipped and can offer fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.

The breakfast room itself is attractive and the sort of place where you are happy to spend some time. The buffet breakfast certainly sets you up for the day and includes some delicious homemade jams.

The pool in this crater has a walled round it as well. Consequently, you can relax by the pool and out of the wind. Lanzarote is known for its ‘breezy' conditions.

The electricity supply gives cause for concern. It goes ‘off' with monotonous regularity. This leads to a lack of hot water; something that can continue for several days.

‘They' say that the Canaries' climate is fairly standard and warm throughout the year. Not true. At certain times and once the sun has gone down, it can become quite chilly. The air conditioning, though, can only cool the room; not heat it. Can it get chilly? Of course!

Breakfast tends to be the same, day in - day out. It is served, very sensibly, till late morning. However, the longer you leave it, the more likely you are to be faced with some diminished choices that are limited to the pickings that the early birds didn't want!